Tag: ethics and investing
Greenpeace criticizes the remuneration system of DWS
Frankfurt Greenpeace claims to have discovered a piquant connection between the Deutsche Bank fund subsidiary DWS and the allegations of greenwashing, i.e. an exaggerated orientation of DWS towards sustainability. To…
A culture fighter from Wall Street stirs up the US election campaign
Vivek Ramaswamy “I am in the privileged position of being able to finance my campaign alone and with the help of a grassroots movement.” (Photo: IMAGO/USA TODAY Network) New York,…
So many ESG investments: how do I orient myself?
Tesla factory in Gründheide Depending on whether you look at the end product or manufacturing, Tesla stock can be rated differently in terms of sustainability. (Photo: via REUTERS) Frankfurt Would…
DWS refrains from advertising after consumer protection lawsuit
Protest against DWS Greenpeace activists protest against so-called “greenwashing” in the foyer of the DWS Group, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt After a lawsuit by the Baden-Württemberg…
Companies demand courage in sustainable transformation
Frankfurt German insurers want to play an important role in the sustainable transformation of the economy. As institutional investors, they have recently made great efforts to make their investments more…
Impact investing: The boom harbors dangers
factory in Bangladesh Impact investing allows investors to invest in more jobs in emerging markets. (Photo: mauritius images / Zakir hossain chowdhury zakir / Alamy / Alamy Stock Photos) Frankfurt…
Green funds invest more in oil, coal and gas
oil refinery Supposedly green funds have invested more money in fossil fuel companies after the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin, Dusseldorf The Russian invasion…
Development aid needs fundamental reform
We have to face an uncomfortable truth – and we have to act. The impact of human activity on our planet poses a threat to livelihoods and threatens to destroy…
How wealth managers turn themselves into henchmen of dictators
Global trends Handelsblatt International correspondent Torsten Riecke analyzes interesting data and trends from all over the world in his weekly column. You can reach him at [email protected] (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy)…
How investors in Davos deal with the former investment trend
Larry Fink The Blackrock CEO has also been the target of personal attacks. (Photo: Bloomberg) davos For a long time it was the biggest trend in the financial world: investing…
Mr. Habeck, how can we overcome the energy crisis?
Berlin Since 2022 at the latest, energy topics are no longer just a topic of conversation for experts, but for society as a whole. Politicians had to intervene in the…
Sustainability is reviving the merger business
Frankfurt The issue of sustainability is becoming a determining factor in the future orientation of corporations. At the same time, there will be new impetus for the purchase of companies…
These are the topics of the year
Dusseldorf The year 2022 means a turning point for the world. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine brought about historic changes, particularly in the climate and energy sectors. Gas,…
The end of mega deals – Six trends that will shape the M&A market
Frankfurt After a record 2021, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has plummeted this year. In 2022, the German M&A business shrank by 36 percent to its lowest level since…
Paris and Berlin propose response to US anti-inflation law
Economics Minister Habeck “Trustful cooperation” is in the common interest. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Paris A corresponding concept by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) and his French counterpart Bruno…
Paris and Berlin propose response to US anti-inflation law
Economics Minister Habeck “Trustful cooperation” is in the common interest. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Paris A corresponding concept by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) and his French counterpart Bruno…
Beiersdorf with top rating – grade F for Tesla
electric car builder Tesla has not or only insufficiently published environmental data. (Photo: IMAGO/Jochen Eckel) Dusseldorf Professional investors pay close attention when the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) releases its annual…
US wealth managers are outperforming European competition
Frankfurt The large US wealth managers are continuing to expand their leading market position and, with a few exceptions, have outpaced their European competitors. Top money managers Blackrock and Vanguard…
US wealth managers are outperforming European competition
Frankfurt The large US wealth managers are continuing to expand their leading market position and, with a few exceptions, have outpaced their European competitors. Top money managers Blackrock and Vanguard…
Vanguard withdraws from climate initiative
Industry The financial services provider said it wanted to demonstrate its independence in selecting securities. (Photo: dpa) Boston The world’s largest fund manager Vanguard is withdrawing from an important industry…